that's what friends are for...

Saturday night we threw a surprise birthday party for our good friend, Chuck.
When I say "we", I mean 62 people, who chipped-in and bought Chuck a new MacBook.
Chuck was overwhelmed and everyone's heart was warmed when he opened his new computer.

There was much love and friendship that night...

Happy Birthday, Chuck!

spill the wine...

The first ever Bears Uncorked! party was a success!
About 20 guys got together Saturday night and sampled wine and enjoyed some great food!

Jeremy was awesome as our wine instructor.
Taking a bunch of beer drinking Bears and doing an "Wine 101" course wasn't easy!

Chuck did a great job keeping the food supply steady for the Bears!

A good time was had by all...
...and, actually, no wine was spilled...

we are family...

Kudos to Greg Evans, creator of the Luann comic strip for GLBT inclusion!